tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255483657639656300.post1995173261519421114..comments2024-01-10T22:45:13.774-08:00Comments on An Aging Broad with a Scrapbook: Season of Silents: The Man Who Laughs (1928)Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594017640571724035noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255483657639656300.post-13488932590648179762017-01-29T08:22:22.646-08:002017-01-29T08:22:22.646-08:00Hey Christine, that's an interesting thought. ...Hey Christine, that's an interesting thought. Most of the things I've read about the Clown Prince of Crime's origins point to Gwynplaine's visage as an inspiration, but Barkilphedro is indeed Joker-like.John Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663676176398174024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255483657639656300.post-47907260120835220192017-01-28T09:01:01.565-08:002017-01-28T09:01:01.565-08:00Thanks for the compliment, John V! I'm happy t...Thanks for the compliment, John V! I'm happy to share your well written, entertaining blog. <br /><br />While it's easy to see the influence of Gwynplaine's grin on The Joker, I have to wonder if the character of The Joker was influenced by Barkilphedro. His expressions, movements and machinations seem very Joker-esque. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04594017640571724035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255483657639656300.post-41317350379617123002017-01-25T07:15:35.217-08:002017-01-25T07:15:35.217-08:00Hi Christine,
Great post on this memorable, mood-...Hi Christine,<br /><br />Great post on this memorable, mood-drenched film. Gwynplaine's look was also an influence on Bob Kane, Bill Finger & Jerry Robinson in the creation & design of Batman's arch nemesis, The Joker. Keep up the great work! On another note; thanks for adding my blog to your list of noteworthy sites!John Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663676176398174024noreply@blogger.com